I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...

At the age of 16, Nathalie was in a car crash and suffered a C6/7 complete spinal injury. She was left paralysed from the waist down. Nathalie is the only female tetraplegic racing driver in the world, founder of Spinal Track and President of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission. Presenting the third-place trophy on the podium at the British Grand Prix, we navigate through wheelchair ru...

Dr Tara is a sex and relationship expert, podcast host, professor at Cal State Fullerton, dating agent, and co-host of the new Celebs Go Dating. It's not about life happening to us, it’s about life happening for us. Whether you’re in a happy relationship or not, whether you’re happy being single or not, whether you’re going through a heartbreak or not, you have to have confidence in who you are an...

The bottom of every mountain top we climb in life looks incredibly daunting. I’ll never be able to make it up… Harrison Ward, the Fell Foodie, is an outdoor cook, author, mental health speaker and TV personality. Struggling in silence and drinking upward of 20 pints a day, Harrison was using alcohol as his vice to escape and sedate his mind from depression, obesity, and suicidal thoughts.   F...

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome also known as EDS is a chronic health condition that Yasmin discovered she had been living with, albeit it had not been affecting her until her mid-twenties. This in turn brought on other chronic health conditions. Finding her tribe to learn, discover and ultimately be herself has impacted Yasmin greatly in her everyday struggles. As humans we tend to focus on the negatives...

Sometimes we wish to lock (or throw) away our phones and technology and get on with our lives. We've all been there.. at least once if not more. And that is exactly the choice Luke Young made and still stands by. Author of Against the Current: Living Offline in an Online World, Luke battles through living once online and now offline, and how both impacted his life, his inner world and how he conti...

At only a few weeks old, Jed Brecher had heart surgery. With regular check-ups at the cardiologist, Jed's life took a turn when he was told that his lifestyle including work and training was affecting his health, forcing him to change everything. Now, the founder of Muay Thai Wellness, Jed has incorporated a lot more fun into his life. So, how do you find the balance, and the fun in everyday life?...

Steve Judge empowers people to achieve the life that they want to live.   As an award-winning, motivational speaker, author, coach, and workshop facilitator, he shares his journey that took him from wheelchair to world champion and beyond in business. Steve got back up by not leaning on his excuses but instead, turning them into challenges. Follow Steve: X: https://twitter.com/SteveJudge Link...

9 out of 10 people have never heard the term “Aphasia.” Aphasia is a language disorder affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write due to a brain injury. Two-thirds of stroke victims of all ages have Aphasia. At age 69, Jonathan Hirons had a stroke. The complication from the stroke was Aphasia, and Jonathan was now starting all over again. A filmmaker and p...

The Phoenix Phenomenon - host Talia Lazarus is chatting with Sam Harris, host of the Growth Mindset Podcast diving into her story in a lot more detail than you have seen before.. *this episode has been recorded by the Growth Mindset podcast Listen to the Growth Mindset podcast Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok   Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on: Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + Li...

Enduring an upbringing dominated by alcoholism and violence, Lee Spencer joined the Royal Marine Commandos in 1992. However, in 2014 Lee lost his leg whilst assisting people in a crash. He has since made history by rowing across the Atlantic breaking records with an all-amputee crew and setting solo rowing records and earning three Guinness World Records. His journey reminds us that we often under...

Paul Fullick, a former army officer, was left reinventing himself after an early retirement. The challenges didn’t stop there. In 2021, a motorcycle accident in Wales resulted in the degloving of his foot and the loss of his right leg. Claiming his injury was his ticket into his next steps in life, Paul was led to Team BRIT. Life has a way of handing out unexpected tickets. So, when life hands you...

A former racing driver whose life took an unexpected turn after a life-altering accident, shattering not only his dreams but his body, mind, and spirit. Sharing the pivotal role that mental health support played in rebuilding his life, Tom transitioned from racer to motorsport broadcaster across Sky Sports F1’s Indycar coverage and F1 TV. Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ig...

After surviving a life-threatening rock-climbing accident that led her to 14 surgeries and 23 blood transfusions, Caroline found herself deeply broken and facing inner battles. Choosing to take control of her life, she has been on a transformative journey and has found healing in the mountains, conquering the seven volcanic summits across the globe.     Every mountain we climb fuels the...

A survivor of the 2005 London bombings, on the London underground as the bombs hit an adjacent carriage to his. Thinking with only seconds left on the planet, he has since navigated through survivor’s guilt, endured profound family loss, and recently faced a terrible bicycle accident. Darryl has discovered how when sometimes things are so painful, we avoid them entirely. But why? Watch I Got Back...

Suspended 70 feet in the air, caught between two swinging cars, once a fearless stunt performer and daredevil, the course of his life changed after a harrowing accident on America’s Got Talent. Jonathan Goodwin escaped being an escapologist. Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup   Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok   Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast...

Abbie is a two-time British Champion with over two decades of track experience in various motorsport disciplines. Also known as the test driver on The Grand Tour, she joined Jeremey Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. However, whilst racing in the W Series, Abbie suffered a harrowing crash at the Circuit of the Americas that left her with a broken back and navigating physical and mental recov...

A former Formula One star with 61 F1 starts and multiple podium finishes. Mark also conquered the 24 Hours of Le Mans and made his mark in IndyCar. Beyond the track, he’s made his mark as a TV personality and motorsport manager as the CEO of MB Partners. But not before his 1996 Rio de Janeiro crash, losing control and hitting the wall at 198mph, and being on the grid in 1994 at Imola when Aryton S...

Chris was born with developmental dysplasia of the hips and at the age of 24, a back spasm changed the course of his life. He learnt that during puberty his femoral artery had become pinched leading to the deformation of his left hip and pelvis…   Pursuing an incredible journey, from successful photographer to becoming a world-ranked wheelchair tennis player, Chris now races in national champ...

Shell’s journey took her from living her dream on the dazzling stages of Cirque du Soleil, embodying the spirit of the running woman, to a career-altering accident during rehearsals which left her questioning her identity. Emerging as a beacon of hope and using her unique experiences to guide and support athletes through the transitions beyond their sports careers, she proves that sometimes the mo...

From a life-changing accident and seven surgeries to trials, adventure, hard endurance and competitions, Vanessa began to embrace the thrill of the open road and the freedom to disappear into the unknown. When is Vanessa coming back? People would ask her. Reinventing herself, join Talia Lazarus through the life of Vanessa Ruck. Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup &n...

Talia Lazarus speaks with Noel Joyce who working with NYU has created mountain bikes accessible to paralysed individuals. Learn how Noel's mountain bike accident changed him and how he strives to improve the lives of others. Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup   Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok   Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on: Instagram +...

Noah Cosby had dreams of competing in the X-games, but a freak accident during training took his ability to walk. Noah sits down with Talia Lazarus to share his love for motocross, the accident, and how The Matt Hampson Foundation supported his return to the track. Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup   Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok   Follow t...

Ben Tansley was told that he would never would again. But, with the help of the NHS, he defied all odds and learnt how to walk. The entrepreneur sits down with Talia Lazarus to discuss his journey, the accident, and the lessons it taught him. Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup   Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok   Follow the I Got Back Up Podcas...

Jennifer Drummond is the first female world record holder to climb the second-highest summits on each of the seven continents. After a life-altering car accident led her to re-evaluate her priorities, Jennifer embarked on a transformative journey, understanding she can write her own narrative whilst pushing the boundaries of what is possible. https://jenndrummond.com/ Watch I Got Back Up on YouTub...

Joining us today is the remarkable Derek Daly, a former Formula 1 and IndyCar driver.  From the fast-paced tracks of Formula 1 to the high-speed corners of IndyCar, Derek was forced to process disasters and fear at a young age quickly. Witnessing a devastating crash in his second F1 race in Monza, to a life-changing IndyCar race which split his car and left him with severe injuries, Derek con...